very frustrating for you steve. today I had writers block on some work I’m doing, so instead took a break and listened to untitled #23 on vinyl for the first time in a month or two. Apart from reminding me of what a great collection of songs these were I was struck at how beautifully produced and sounding it was, better than many of the ‘classics’ I’ve been playing lately. Got me moving on what I needed to get done!

Haha how many times has my dog pulled the plug or the cat sat on the keyboard ..the list goes on .. my big kids dont hassle me on the magic box anymore well unless thier I phones arent working .
Your daughter has your forehead my kids dont look much like me.

Well today is my Birthday. The weather here in Chicago calls for more heat and humidity (90+). I do not care for b-days that much any more. To me, they become a reminder of things lost, never-completed, one more year gone. Its hard to celebrate them anymore. Thank goodness for my children. Alex(19) loves life, he is kind and compassionate soul. He is quiet, as if he is always thinking. My princess, Kristina, (2.5 yrs old and is my “avatar”) is full of spunk, running-smiling-laughing, she is my bright light-full of energy and questions. She is so excited about my birthday- well…anyones birthday- she just loves to celebrate. My path to this age has been blown way off course so many times-a map could not assist me in finding my way back to myself. I just watch my children and now, live my life thru them. i guess thats what we end up doing later in this life.

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I think it’s sad that these ghastly stories have survived
and that kids (and grown ups) are exposed to them
what do they teach?
what do they prove?
allegorical?
could anything real really be so awful?
god I hope not

Well, I’m sure most of us know the official version which DOES end up happy ever after, but I’d still love to hear your interpretation. Then again what’s meant to be will be, so perhaps this lost instalment is just what we need to keep our own imaginations ticking over instead of relying on yours daily? Hopefully, it will all come flooding back to you, but in the meantime…

Had this really vivid dream (it was a happy ending) because of the 1st H&G blog. Since, trying to write it all down in verse; but it’s hard when you wake. Kinda like when your internet connection blows. “Come back!”

kids…they don’t know…they’re on a different plane. our studio is in my house and they’ve come in asking for cookies right in the middle of a good vocal take, guitar take or whatever…they don’t care…they just want a snack. gotta love ’em…
take care
griffo

I saw a brief clip of your Spicks and Specks TV appearance on YouTube, Steve. You were talking about Swedish with the host. Looked like you were having fun. You’d be perfect as a judge on one of those talent shows that are so popular now. You come across very well on TV.